MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,962 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear tyre perishing
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear tyre perishing
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Chaiguard detached at rear mounting point
Centre Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Gradient brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.D1b)
Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W874 XGC is a 2000 Honda CB500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 2000 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 26,946 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Honda CB500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W874 XGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda CB500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W874 XGC registered?
W874 XGC is a 2000 Honda CB500, first registered on 15 May 2000.
Is W874 XGC safe to buy?
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